By: Henrietta Afful
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has been officially suspended from office after a prima facie case was established against her, stemming from multiple petitions alleging misconduct.
The suspension follows the submission of three separate petitions to President John Dramani Mahama, who, in accordance with constitutional provisions, referred the matter to the Council of State for advice.
The decision, taken in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, was made public on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Meanwhile, President Mahama has instituted a five-member committee in compliance with Article 146(6) to probe the matter.
The committee is composed as follows:
- Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman
- Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
- Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member
- Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member
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